TLIO3004
Conduct control procedures for transferring explosives/dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct safety and hazard control procedures for transferring explosives/dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods, in accordance with relevant state/territory regulations.

It includes clarifying movements of explosives, hazardous or high risk goods; implementing safety and hazard control procedures for loading, unloading or goods movement activities; and reviewing and completing goods transfer operations.

Work is performed under general supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Clarify movements of explosives and dangerous, hazardous or high risk goods

1.1

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.2

Schedule details, nature of risk, special precautions and procedures are clarified with line managers or supervisory staff

1.3

Information is collected/checked against workplace procedures and relevant regulatory framework

1.4

Activities requiring special approvals or workplace procedure changes are identified and approvals are obtained

1.5

Safety and hazard control procedures are communicated to relevant parties

2

Implement safety and hazard control procedures for loading, unloading or goods movement activities

2.1

Transfer operations are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and workplace procedures

2.2

Advice is provided to relevant emergency response groups (internal and/or external) or other affected personnel or contractors

2.3

Procedures to control movement of equipment and personnel within goods movement area affected by risks are implemented

2.4

Safety and hazard control procedures are monitored and maintained and action is taken to modify procedures as required in accordance with scope of authority and workplace procedures

2.5

Goods are moved in accordance with relevant statutory regulations and workplace procedures

3

Review and complete goods transfer operation

3.1

Completed activities are checked against operational plan

3.2

Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Specialised equipment used for the process is maintained and stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Worksite is checked and returned to operational status

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with workplace operating procedures

assessing operational suitability of equipment and vehicles for transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

determining permits required

ensuring loads are placarded, as required

estimating mass, volume and special handling requirements of load

estimating weight and dimensions of load and special handling requirements

identifying and correctly using equipment required to load explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

identifying goods coding, markings and emergency information panels for mode of transport/storage selected

identifying hazards and implementing safety/hazard control procedures and requirements to minimise risks when transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising hazards and applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards for transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

selecting appropriate equipment and work systems to enable safe, efficient work

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

current Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail (AE Code) and/or Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code

equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control mechanisms

housekeeping standards and procedures

methods of securing a vehicle after loading explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

relevant permit and licence requirements

relevant state/territory mass and loading and other relevant regulations, codes and permit requirements as they apply to transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

risks when transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods and related precautions to control the risk

typical problems that can occur when transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods and appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or solve these problems

WHS/OHS procedures and guidelines for transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods

workplace procedures and policies for transferring explosives and dangerous/hazardous/high risk goods.


Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, current ADG Code/AE Code, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

O – Security